Puyupatamarka Rainbow (3681m) Photo

Photographer’s Note

Revoici l'arc-en-ciel complet de ce soir de camping au site de Puyupatamarka, qui nous a récompensé d'avoir marché dans la pluie en manquant la vue de plusieurs montagnes de la Inca Trail ;) 10 minutes plus tard l'arc s'était évaporé, mais ça en valait la peine!
Photo prise à partir de 9 clichés portraits pris sur un angle diagonal puisque le 37mm ne couvrait pas la totalité de l'arc, même en panorama. Ça a nécessité un peu de reconstruction des angles de l'arc au pinceau "clone" pour qu'ils s'alignent proprement, et une correction des couleurs et de la saturation pour redonner son apparence réelle au coucher de soleil.
Voir aussi cet autre point de vue des ruines restaurées de Puyupatamarka, le lendemain matin.

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Here again is the full raimbow from the campsite of Puyupatamarka, our reward for walking the inca trail in the rain, missing the view from some mountains ;) 10 minutes later it was gone, but it sure was worth it!
This composite shot is made from 9 stitched portraits taken at an odd angle since the 37mm did not cover the whole arc except diagonally, enven while panning. It needed some reconstruction with the cloning paintbrush so they'll align properly, and a correction of the colors and saturation to make the sunset look like what it actually did.
See also this view of the restaured ruins of Puyupatamarka on the following morning.

leo61, carper, phwall, mvdisco, robertosalguero, alainh has marked this note useful

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leo61 (44118) 2008-10-06 9:46

Hi Bruno,
my today`s neighbour!
You lucky one,this rainbow looks fantastic and you found a great POV to present it.Fantastic light at thies peak and wonderful warm tones.
Regards,Leo

bebbetto (3141) 2008-10-06 10:17

I never saw a 180° rainbow.
Very good shot.

jonathan_hart (22767) 2008-10-06 12:33

great color on the mount with a great warm light, and the rainbow in bonus makes it wonderful
regards
jc

phwall (5821) 2008-10-06 14:34

Hi Bruno,
Welcome back,
Fantastic shot to come back with, the rainbow looks beautiful, you were blessed with brilliant scenery on your trek, I've missed following your travels.
Hopefully you've come back from this trip with a bag full of great shots.
Regards
Peter

mvdisco (11715) 2008-10-06 16:55

Bonjour Bruno,
WoW! superbe capture de cet arc-en-ciel, couleurs, composition, netteté , Point de vue et détails de toute beauté, excellent cliché mon ami,,supers
compliments
Michel

Waylim (11391) 2008-10-06 23:38

Bruno,
Welcome back, so will you continue to post your trip from Peru or soon you'll post new images from you recent trip? Anyway, this image, man I love to be there at the time you're there, I have never have a sucessful shot of any rainbow, needless to say a complete rainbow. Magical. And the natural surrounding would have been enough, but the rainbow is more than icing on really good cake. Thanks
Way

carper (66148) 2008-10-07 2:43

fantastic shot Bruno,
a marvelous capture of the rainbow, a great view and a fantastic moment, very good job, congratiolation, have a nice day.
regard jaap

jplebrun (17500) 2008-10-07 5:45

Bonjour Bruno
tu as un super cliché, un arc en ciel dans les montagnes, on dirait que la nature a voulu donner un air de sainteté ;a ce lieux.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

robertosalguero (110) 2008-10-17 0:18

Salut Bruno,

I didn't realize you are back! Good to see you posting again :-) Your images of Peru are breathtaking. I really enjoy the way you capture wilderness and ancient places in this country. This is an excellent image. The rainbow give the image a stronger focal point and good contrast against the warm tones of the sunlight. Nice work Bruno :-)

Roberto

jmcl (14197) 2008-11-15 18:10

Hi Bruno,

Well worth all the effort .. what a tremendous trip .. love the warm light .. the vastness of the arch is breathtaking. wonderful!

take care,

John

drt100 (856) 2008-11-30 0:34

One of my favorite photos of yours - Perfecto!

David Thomas (drt100)

alainh (35391) 2008-12-09 22:37

salut Bruno
comment ne l'avais je pas rémarquée !!
tu as eu droit à une tres joli clin d'oeil du ciel durant ce fabuleux périble !!
amicalement
alain

jramos (495) 2009-01-17 20:05